Drapery rod

Abstract

Applicant's invention defines an improved drapery rod comprising a rod of metal or wood fashioned to accept an insert of acrylic, said insert having a dovetail male section mated with a corresponding female section in said rod. The top of said acrylic insert comprising a substantial enough portion of the circumference of the assembly to provide a surface of reduced friction for drapery rings sliding thereon.

1 . An improved drapery rod comprising;
 a rod, the circumference thereof forming the female portion of a dovetail;   an insert having an arcuate surface substantially equivalent to that of said rod, a portion of said insert forming the male portion of a dovetail such that said insert may be slidably engaged in said rod such that said arcuate surface is concentric with the circumference of said rod and slightly elevated thereabove, said insert comprising a material having a low coefficient of friction.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said rod is made of wood, said female portion being routed from said rod to accept said insert. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said rod is formed from extruded aluminum, said female dovetail portion having been so extruded or machined therefrom, said rod having a pair of substantially rectangular U-shaped bosses formed on said rod's inside diameter, and a support bar sized to engage said bosses and running substantially the length of said rod. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 3  wherein said bosses shaped to provide sufficient support to said support bar. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein a registry groove is provided along the underside of said rod to engage at least one support mount. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 3  wherein a registry groove is provided along the underside of said rod to engage at least one support mount. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein a recess is provided at each end to accept an end cap, said endcap formed to engage said recess, said endcap having a hole in its center to accept a decorative finial. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 3  wherein a recess is provided at each end to accept an end cap, said endcap formed to engage said recess, said endcap having a hole in its center to accept a decorative finial. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said insert comprises acrylic polymer, plastic, hard rubber, teflon-coated plastic or other material having a low coefficient of friction and being easily molded or extruded for such use.